Maintenance Team Lead

Job Summary

Perform building maintenance throughout the main hospital and clinics. This also includes all offsite facilities. Maintenance can include but is not limited to, patching, painting, drywall, replacing ceiling tiles, replacing light bulbs, minor electrical, installing cove base and VCT tiles, grounds keeping, HVAC to include filter changing and minor repairs as needed. Be in constant contact with different contractors for maintaining the facility

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Responsible for contacting contractors as needed.
• Assemble furniture and also moves furniture if low staffed
• Perform repair of boilers, air conditioning/heating units and filters, all other equipment included in utilities management program.
• Observe/listen to operating machines/equipment to diagnose machine malfunction and determine need for adjustment/repair.
• Knowledge of Policy and Procedure manuals to determine proper procedures to follow for repairs of boilers, equipment, and refrigeration.
• Maintain and lubricate tools and equipment.
• Perform building maintenance as needed to include: patching, painting, ceiling tile replacements, light bulb replacements, minor carpet installation, roof repair, assists with building grounds as needed, snow removal, etc
• Basic computer skills to post work orders and other miscellaneous projects
• Manage own time in an efficient and productive manner
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• Apply logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Obtain and observe the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Provide on-call service as scheduled
• Responsible for weekly generator exercise testing and Monthly generator load testing and documented
• Testing of all facilities emergency lighting and exit lighting on an off site
• Work hand and hand with Director of Plant Operation to get familiarized with different inspection, DMV etc.
• Take a lead role in working with on-site contractors and yearly review of contracts.

Non-Essential Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Roosevelt General Hospital (RGH) is committed to providing safe, quality care to patients. Employees are required to adhere to the Values of RGH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in plant operations preferably in a hospital setting
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clear record.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintains standards of professional society procedures and ethical behavior.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend committee, CQI and management meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control.
• Must be safety conscious while using equipment and use proper personal protective equipment.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner
• Ability to lift heavy objects with assistance when needed and do physical labor for long periods of time.
• Ability to manage own time in an efficient and productive manner
• Ability to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Work irregular hours including after hours as needed
• Work on-call schedule as required
• Work in varying degrees of temperature (heated or air conditioned)
• Work under stressful conditions
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting objects
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50lbs
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• May be required to work in confined spaces, on ladders, and in adverse weather conditions.